johnmea
New Member
2 year old Honda 2.3 BF issues. OB not starting, stripped carb and found main jet base blocked with debris, cleaned out. Slow running jet also blocked and cleaned with carb cleaner. Tank cleaned. Reassembled and ran correctly on aspen. One week later engine no starting. Stripped carb and found cave casting highly corroded and main jet housing two large holes blocked. Cleaned main and slow running jets. Fitted new inline filter near tank. Engine ran correctly for one week during daily trips ashore.
Corrosion of aluminium within float chamber unexpected, but since no evidence of water, it could be poor quality casting.
I agree with routine of draining float chamber if not during OB for several weeks and prior to winter layup.
In contrast, my 40 year old 2hp Mariner starts every time.....
Pic of float chamber corrosion attached.
Corrosion of aluminium within float chamber unexpected, but since no evidence of water, it could be poor quality casting.
I agree with routine of draining float chamber if not during OB for several weeks and prior to winter layup.
In contrast, my 40 year old 2hp Mariner starts every time.....
Pic of float chamber corrosion attached.
